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FAQ's ABOUT GORMAN
CONFECTIONS
Q: "Why should
I use a broker?"
A: Good
question! If you read our "About" page, you know that
purchasing through Gorman Confections is purchasing direct from
a manufacturer. The advantage to using a local broker is that
we are here to assist in all elements of placing, shipping, and
receiving an order, from explaining product features and
suggesting items for a store to merchandising ideas
to catalog design to promotional assistance to
developing custom made designs to simply being there for
moral support for buyers and store owners!
Q: "Do you stock
candy at your location?"
A: No.
Gorman Confections is a Broker, not a distributor. Buying through
us is the same as buying direct from a manufacturer. And at no
additional cost we assist you in placing orders and taking advantage
of promotions, and we can inform you about new items and top-sellers.
(Among other things!)
Q: "Do you have
a catalog and pictures of your candies?"
A: Yes,
and no. We don't have just one catalog--we have lots of them.
Each one of the manufacturers we represent has a catalog and
color sheets of their own candies. If you are interested in something
in particular, tell us specifically what you would like so we
can get you the correct information.
Q: "From what
city does your candy ship?"
A: "Our"
candy ships from many different locations, depending on which
products are ordered. i.e. If you order Jelly Belly Jelly Beans,
they will ship from Fairfield, CA (where they are made), if you
order foiled chocolate novelties, they will ship from Rockaway
Beach, NY (where they are made).
Q: "What is your
minimum order?"
A: Each
one of our manufacturers has a different minimum order. A wholesale
account can order from as many or as few different companies
as needed, but each company's minimum order requirement must
be met.
Q: "Does Gorman
Brokerage manufacture candy?"
A: Nope!
We handle only sales and marketing aspects of the candy business,
but there are no kettles or ovens at our place!
Q: "Can I get
chocolates during hot weather?"
A: Yes,
but it's a fact that candy must be protected from heat or it
will melt. We will help you choose the best shipping option to
keep your costs as low as possible.
Q: "If I have
an account with one of Gorman's manufacturers, will another of
their manufacturers ship to me on credit?"
A: We
don't handle any accounting--the individual manufacturers do,
so your accounts are set up individually with them. Each manufacturer
from which you wish to buy will want to set up a separate account
for you.
Q: "Can I order
candy now for delivery later?"
A: Yes,
and this is encouraged, especially with seasonal products. But
don't wait too long so your customers will know you'll have what
they want. You may even find you'll need to re-order later and
have extra profits for the season!
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